On The Issues

Healthcare – Not a Choice, But a Right

When Hala’s son was born, he was born with complications that required urgent medical attention. Her job, at the time, offered no health insurance. Thankfully, she qualified for Medicaid and her son was able to get the help he needed. Hala wants that affordable access to healthcare for all Virginians.

However, President Trump and Richmond Republicans want to deny accessible healthcare for hundreds of thousands of Virginians. As Delegate, Hala will fight for quality, affordable healthcare by:

Expanding Medicaid in Virginia to more than 400,000 people, including more than 12,000 people in Prince William County

Opposing President Trump’s Obamacare repeal and protecting all Virginians’ access to healthcare, including those with preexisting conditions

Working to keep the costs of Virginia’s great colleges and universities affordable

Making sure our local community colleges and vocational programs have the resources to educate Virginia’s young people

Transportation – Getting Virginians Where They Need to Be

Hala believes that Prince William County workers should get home sooner rather than later to their families.

Despite Metro’s problems of late, the Prince William County community is losing out on business and federal contracts to our neighboring counties because of metro-accessibility. As a commuter herself, she is eager for ways to lessen drive time and allow Prince William residents to spend more time with their families, rather than being stuck on the road. Public transportation has steadily become a necessity, and there is a serious impetus to figure out if it can work for our community.

As Delegate, she will fight for:

Investing in the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) so commuters will have viable alternative transportation options.

Supporting legislation to study the prospect of extending Metro lines into Prince William County.

Incentivizing carpooling and public transportation usage to become reliable options for those residents who choose not to have a car.

Women’s Rights – Standing Up for Women and Families

Hala marched for our rights in Washington and will stand up for our rights in Richmond.

Endorsed by EMILY’s List, Hala is a passionate advocate for women and families. As a single, working mother, she knows the challenges families face every day. Hala helped organize Virginia for the Women’s March and founded the Prince William chapter of the National Organization for Women.

As a member of Governor McAuliffe’s Council on Women, Hala has been a strong voice for women’s issues and Virginia families. As Delegate, she will:

Fight for women’s health care to make sure access to birth control is available.

Protect Planned Parenthood and defending a woman’s ability to make her own health decisions.

Champion policies that help working families like paid family leave, paid sick leave and increasing the minimum wage.

Stand up for equal pay for equal work, so women who work the same job as men can earn the same living.